FEBRACE - Feira Brasileira de Ciências e Engenharia

What FEBRACE - Feira Brasileira de Ciências e Engenharia does

FEBRACE (Feira Brasileira de Ciências e Engenharia) is a non-profit national science and engineering fair program in Brazil, founded in 2003 and organized by LSI-TEC (Associação do Laboratório de Sistemas Integráveis Tecnológico) under the promotion of Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo (POLI-USP). The organization runs an annual in-person showcase at POLI-USP where pre-college students from 8th grade through technical education present scientific research and engineering projects judged by academic evaluators, with top performers advancing to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). FEBRACE's participant base spans 26 of 27 Brazilian states through a network of affiliated regional fairs and direct submissions via the Minha FEBRACE digital platform, which handles project registration, evaluator management, and LGPD-compliant data handling.

The digital product surface includes the Minha FEBRACE submission platform, the APICE Interactive Learning Platform offering six online courses of approximately 30 hours each covering research methodology, statistical methods, STEAM education, climate change project-based learning, and advanced research methods, and the FEBRACE Virtual Show for public exhibition of finalist projects. Adjacent programs include CodeIOT (programming and robotics), TechCamp (innovation program for education managers), STEAM São Paulo and STEAM Jundiaí (STEAM teacher training with school grants up to R$30,000), and the annual Prêmio Professor Destaque recognizing outstanding teacher mentors.

FEBRACE operates a freemium model: project submission and finalist participation are free, with an optional paid Confirmation Kit for finalists providing additional materials. The organization is sustained by institutional grants and corporate sponsorships from government agencies (MCTI, CNPq, US Embassy), state-owned enterprises (Petrobras), multinational corporations (3M, Siemens, Intel, Ashland, Ajinomoto), industry associations (SEBRAE), and media partners (Rede Globo). It employs 8 staff and runs the program with 25 years of continuous operation as of 2027.

Name

FEBRACE - Feira Brasileira de Ciências e Engenharia

Legal name

FEBRACE – Feira Brasileira de Ciências e Engenharia

Website

https://febrace.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FEBRACE is Brazil's largest pre-college science and engineering fair, founded in 2003 and run by LSI-TEC with Escola Politécnica da USP. It serves students and teachers across 26 of 27 Brazilian states through an annual USP-hosted event, the Minha FEBRACE submission platform, and the APICE online learning platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Science and Engineering Education Fairs

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Research & Science Fair Competitions (Science Fairs, Research Symposiums) (EDAMAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Advanced STEM & Competition Coaching (MathCounts/AMC/AIME/USAMO, Science Olympiad, Physics/Chem Olympiads) (EDANAKAF), Hands-on Science Exploration & Experiments (Lab Kits, Science Clubs) (EDAMABAA)

Keywords

• Science fair competitions
• STEAM education programs
• Teacher professional development
• Student project mentorship
• Educational technology platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Partner Funding and Sponsorships: FEBRACE is funded through partnerships with government agencies (MCTI, CNPq), corporations (Petrobras, 3M, Siemens, Intel), and media organizations. No fees are charged for project submission, with finalist participation being free and optional kits available for purchase.
2. Optional Confirmation Kit: Finalists may optionally purchase a Confirmation Kit with additional materials and services. Participation in the fair itself is free.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FEBRACE organizes Brazil's largest national science and engineering fair, inviting students aged 12-20 from 8th grade through technical education to submit and present original scientific research and engineering projects. The Minha FEBRACE web platform handles project registration, evaluator management, and affiliated-fair coordination, while the APICE learning system delivers ~30-hour online courses in research methodology, statistics, STEAM education, and climate change to teachers and students. Annual programming also includes the Professor Destaque teacher recognition award, CodeIOT programming courses, STEAM school programs, and selection of Brazilian finalists for the international Regeneron ISEF competition.

Product overview

FEBRACE is a national talent development program in Brazil that operates primarily as an annual science and engineering fair, bringing together students from across the country to showcase their research projects. The organization offers a unified project registration platform called Minha FEBRACE, which serves as the central hub for project submissions, participant management, and affiliated fair coordination. Complementing the fair is the APICE (Interactive Learning Platform in Sciences and Engineering), which provides six online courses covering research methodology, science fair organization, statistics, STEAM education, and climate change topics. Additional programs include CodeIOT for programming education, various STEAM initiatives (São Paulo, Jundiai), Maker Spaces IOT, TechCamp, STEAM & English, and the annual Professor Destaque award recognizing outstanding teachers. The ecosystem also includes a virtual project exhibition platform, podcast content, and affiliated science fairs across Brazil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• APICE: Plataforma de Aprendizagem Interativa em Ciências e Engenharia - Interactive Learning Platform in Science and Engineering offering online courses for STEM/STEAM education
• CodeIOT
• Campus Mobile
• TechCamp
• STEAM São Paulo
• STEAM Jundiaí
• STEAM & English
• Minha FEBRACE
• FEBRACE Virtual
• Prêmio Professor Destaque

Products and services

• FEBRACE Annual Science and Engineering Fair National talent development program and annual science and engineering fair that brings together Brazilian students from 8th grade through technical education to submit and present original scientific research and engineering projects, with evaluation, awards, and selection of finalists to compete at Regeneron ISEF. Free for student and teacher participants.
• Minha FEBRACE Platform Unified web platform for scientific and technological project registration that enables students to submit projects, invite participants, and manage their fair submissions; also supports affiliated-fair management and evaluator recruitment. LGPD-compliant for personal data protection.
• APICE - Interactive Learning Platform Online learning management system offering six ~30-hour video-based interactive courses for basic-education teachers and students covering research methodology, science fair organization, statistical methods, STEAM education, climate change project-based learning, and advanced research methodology.
• Mostra Virtual de Projetos (Virtual Project Exhibition) Online virtual exhibition where finalist projects are displayed for free public visitation during the fair, with visitor voting and commenting capabilities.
• CodeIOT Programming Courses Courses covering basic electronics, robotics, and app development for students and teachers seeking hands-on programming and IoT skills.
• Encontro Nacional de Educação STEAM National STEAM Education Meeting forming a network of multipliers composed of managers and teachers for the dissemination of STEAM education practices across Brazil.
• Prêmio Professor Destaque Annual award recognizing 10 finalist teachers who demonstrate dedication in guiding and accompanying students developing science or engineering projects for the fair. Includes partnership support from ABES in recent editions.
• Espaço STEAM na Escola Program selecting schools to receive R$30,000 in investment for the conception and implementation of a STEAM space, encouraging skills related to creativity and real problem solving.
• STEAM São Paulo Online course and inauguration of STEAM Spaces in Schools, part of a broader STEAM education initiative in the state of São Paulo.
• STEAM Jundiaí Teacher training program for STEAM education practice in Jundiaí, with dedicated regional program site.
• Maker Spaces IOT Initiative to create, evaluate, and disseminate a model of IoT Maker Spaces for educational settings.
• TechCamp (STEAM TechCamp Brasil) Innovation program in education for managers and lead teachers, focused on building education-innovation capacity among school leadership.
• STEAM & English Advanced STEAM training program combining scientific methodology with English language learning for participating teachers and students.
• Desafio de Inovação 3M Teacher training program for science practice and project guidance, supported by Instituto 3M.
• Campus Mobile Competition for mobile ideas and solutions, conducted in partnership with Instituto Claro.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8 awards won by Brazilian students at Regeneron ISEF 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• SESI NacionalcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026SESI Nacional supported the 2026 launch of the Metodologia da Pesquisa: Aprofundamento Teórico e Prático course on APICE, targeting experienced researchers seeking advanced methodology training.
• Fundação Internacional Siemens StiftungcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Supported the development of the Espaço STEAM na Escola course and continues partnership on STEAM education initiatives including the Espaço STEAM na Escola 2025 investment program selecting schools for R$30,000 grants.
• Instituto 3McoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Instituto 3M supported the development of the Métodos Estatísticos para o Ensino Médio course on the APICE platform, focusing on statistical methods education for high school students.
• Regeneron ISEF (International Science and Engineering Fair)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021FEBRACE is the official affiliated organization for Brazil at the Regeneron ISEF, selecting and preparing Brazilian students to compete at the world's largest pre-college science competition.
• Intel do BrasilcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2013Intel do Brasil supported the launch of initial APICE platform courses including Metodologia da Pesquisa e Orientação de Projetos de Iniciação Científica and Organização e Realização de Feiras de Ciências e Engenharia.
• Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo (POLI USP)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003POLI USP is the promoter of FEBRACE, hosting the annual fair at its campus. The university provides institutional support, research expertise, and access to academic networks for evaluation and mentorship.
• Laboratório de Sistemas Integráveis Tecnológico (LSI-TEC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003LSI-TEC is the non-profit association that organizes and operates FEBRACE. It develops and maintains the Minha FEBRACE platform, APICE learning system, and coordinates all organizational activities.
• US Embassy (Embaixada EUA)minorOthersUS Embassy in Brazil supports Brazilian students participating in international science competitions.
• Rede GlobominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor Brazilian media network providing promotional support and visibility for science education initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Salão do Artesanato / Campus Mobile (Instituto Claro): Instituto Claro is a Brazilian corporate foundation that runs Campus Mobile and other STEAM programs in partnership with FEBRACE. It is an ecosystem partner and co-funder rather than a direct competitor, but represents a comparable corporate-driven STEAM education platform in Brazil.
• TechCamp Brasil / InovaLab@POLI USP: TechCamp is an actual sub-brand of FEBRACE, organized together with POLI USP's InovaLab, that trains lead teachers and education managers. It is included as an internal peer reference rather than a competitor, illustrating the institutional overlap with the University of São Paulo's innovation programs.

Emerging players

• MATHCOUNTS: MATHCOUNTS runs a national middle-school math competition program in the US with corporate sponsorship and teacher-coach networks. It is a relevant peer for FEBRACE's enrichment & competition coaching track (EDANAKAF), though it focuses on math versus FEBRACE's broader science/engineering scope.
• FIRST Robotics Competition: FIRST organizes robotics competitions (FLL/FTC/FRC) globally with strong teacher mentorship and sponsor-driven operating models. While narrower in focus (robotics only) and global in scope, it competes for the same Brazilian STEM teacher and student mindshare and follows a similar affiliated-fair season structure.

Broad incumbents

• Science Olympiad USA: Science Olympiad is a US national STEM competition organization that organizes tournament-style events for K-12 students across multiple disciplines. It is highly comparable to FEBRACE's competition format, affiliated-fair model, and teacher-coach ecosystem, although it operates tournaments rather than research project fairs.
• Project Lead the Way (PLTW): PLTW provides STEM curriculum, teacher training, and pathways for K-12 schools in the US, comparable to FEBRACE's APICE platform and STEAM Spaces programs. Both monetize teacher professional development and curriculum partnerships with schools and corporate sponsors.
• Regeneron ISEF (Society for Science): Regeneron ISEF is the world's largest international pre-college science competition and the direct affiliate of FEBRACE for selecting Brazilian delegations. It is the benchmark international competition that FEBRACE feeds into, making it the most strategically comparable entity in the same science fair ecosystem.

Regional players

• MIT App Inventor / Code.org: Code.org is a US-focused STEM/CS education nonprofit offering free online learning and teacher training, closely comparable to FEBRACE's CodeIOT subsidiary. Both deliver free programming/STEAM curricula to schools and depend on corporate philanthropy (Microsoft/Intel/3M type sponsors).

Direct peers

• MOSTRATEC - Mostra Internacional de Ciência e Tecnologia: MOSTRATEC is the main Brazilian international science and technology fair, held annually in Novo Hamburgo, Rio Grande do Sul. It serves the same Brazilian student population (8th grade through technical school) and overlaps with FEBRACE's affiliated fair network as a parallel national competition pathway to ISEF.
• FEBICE - Feira Brasileira de Iniciação Científica e Engenharia: FEBICE is a Brazilian science and engineering initiation fair that competes for the same student project submissions and teacher mentors as FEBRACE. Both are national science fairs targeting basic education students in Brazil, with comparable regional affiliate networks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries8 records

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